Bear Mag A riser question(more pics)

kuch · February 26, 2011, 01:45:00 PM

I figured as much.... I can feel the ridges with my finger . thinking about full strip down repaint...I'll post the finished pics

kuch · February 27, 2011, 01:33:00 PM

A few hours with acetone

kuch · February 27, 2011, 01:34:00 PM

kuch · February 27, 2011, 01:36:00 PM

Dilemma....leave it or primer and repaint ?

OldSkoolArcher · February 27, 2011, 01:41:00 PM

Looking Good!!!

Latches look awesome.

You gonna use it? If so I would leave it alone, then you wouldn't feel bad about any bumps or scrapes. HAHA.

kuch · February 27, 2011, 02:45:00 PM

Yep , the latches are in good shape...original sticker with serial number and patents still under latch. I carefully peeled , scrubbed paint off latches and reglued the stickers. I'm leaning towards a repaint....

jcar315 · February 27, 2011, 03:27:00 PM

Nice work to say the least.

Maybe a camo dipping???

yellow bow · February 27, 2011, 06:55:00 PM

Looks good. Repaint in one of the original colors would be my choice. Remember preperation is everything. Keep up the good work.

kuch · February 27, 2011, 07:31:00 PM

well...that's some food for thought. I have completetly stripped a few 76ers with a wire brush/angle grinder and used the same method JimB used on his A mag (zinc phosphate primer and textured paint) they came out fine but thinking to not wire brush all original paint off this A mag as most of the finish is intact. Thinking rough up with some 220 grit, zinc phosphate primer , then repaint......what color??

kuch · March 05, 2011, 06:17:00 PM

Repainted and drying. will post pics tomorrow

kuch · March 06, 2011, 11:17:00 AM

kuch · March 06, 2011, 11:17:00 AM

kuch · March 06, 2011, 11:23:00 AM

I have to say....I copied JimB .....since I saw his refinish job and picked his brain ....I just really like the end product. the textured paint is unique and looks good to me. Unfortunately there are limited colors to chose from. I have painted the 76ers in all the shades( brown, dark green, and JimB's "Tundra grey") . This one I primered with the zinc phosphate, then light coat of brown then the grey which darkened it up a little. Now i just need a coin and quiver.

yellow bow · March 06, 2011, 03:00:00 PM

very nice

I like your color choice.

jcar315 · March 06, 2011, 03:49:00 PM

Very nice looking. Great job.

shick · March 06, 2011, 04:52:00 PM

Chad, good job on the 'mag'. I'll ship you a plastic coin out in tomorrows mail.
Shick

cacciatore · March 06, 2011, 07:35:00 PM

Well done Chad,now I can send you mine,I like it black.LOL

kuch · March 06, 2011, 08:11:00 PM

No problem Felix, I'll paint it any color you like .Send it and i'll do my best.

OldSkoolArcher · March 06, 2011, 08:33:00 PM

Lookin Great! Excellent work!

shick · March 08, 2011, 05:16:00 PM

Chad, plastic bear button and quiver adapter went out via priority mail today. Enjoy.
Shick